CBD and THC bind to the same receptors but work differently. THC can cause memory loss and nausea, while CBD balances the ...

The suzetrigine, which only acts on pain neurons, is the first innovation in analgesia in the last 20 years. "It stands out ...

When prescribing opioids for acute pain, physicians should be attentive to a patient’s individual risk factors, according to ...

Meet suzetrigine, a non-opioid that promises to avoid addiction risk. But some experts say it can't replace opioids ...

A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a branch of the US Department of Health and ...

As an orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon and chairman at Inova Sports Medicine, Dr. Robin West is no stranger to sports-related injuries. She understands that developing an effective game plan to ...

Naloxone is a fantastic tool in reducing opioid deaths, but gentler versions would be helpful for fighting overdose ...

A new congressionally mandated report examines how opioid and benzodiazepine prescribing between 2007 and 2019 impacted ...

When THC attaches to the receptor, the effect is like an off switch to a light bulb, effectively turning "off" the pain. But ...

While New Orleans prepares for the excitement of the big game, it’s important to remember that sports injuries aren’t limited to the professionals. High school athletes, weekend warriors, and generall ...

Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose ...

Now a third option is available after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ ...